I've seen a number of pages that list benefits of weight loss. I decided to create my own list of things that have changed since I joined SP. I've listed 32 things (one for each pound lost) and will continue to update as I go.

67. People are asking me how i "did it." I tell them SP! 66. We're going to bike the Katy Trail 65. I'm considering a swimsuit and lessons. 64. My taste in clothes has completely changed. I want chic, now! 63. My husband is now ...

I've seen a number of pages that list benefits of weight loss. I decided to create my own list of things that have changed since I joined SP. I've listed 32 things (one for each pound lost) and will continue to update as I go.

67. People are asking me how i "did it." I tell them SP! 66. We're going to bike the Katy Trail 65. I'm considering a swimsuit and lessons. 64. My taste in clothes has completely changed. I want chic, now! 63. My husband is now working out with me - AWESOME! 62. My body is shrinking. 61. When I say "run to the store" I sometimes mean it literally 60. I have a SPARK that is worth sharing and will help others who catch it. DOUBLE WOO HOO! 59. I can wear some of my daughters clothes! WOO HOO! 58. I can wear my husband's clothes-in fact, come of them are too big. 57. I haven't quit with a plateau. 56. I actually use running shoes for running! LOL 55. I've had my first ever sport injury-ok not so good, but I now believe it's better than aching from obesity and doing nothing. 54. I haven't quit with a failure-I just get back up and keep going. 53. I can run a mile in less than 12 minutes. 52. Ran my first 5K and have another one in a few weeks. 51. I need to buy a shorter slip. LOL! 50. I've hit my first big goal! I've lost 50 lbs in just under 6 months! 49. I find more joy in every day life. 48. I can out run my daughters, and future son-in-law! 47. I�m successfully juggling family, work, school and working out 46. I�m proud of myself-believe me this is really new to my life. 45. I�m laying to rest old ghosts 44. I am successfully consistent in my journey 43. I�m in my 2nd week of training for a 5K and can run 2.5 miles 42. I don't want to miss a single day of exercise. 41. I can shop in regular stores-today I'm wearing Banana Republic for the first time in my life. 40. I like shopping for clothes, now. 39. I can make an Oreo cookie last 4 bites! LOL! 38. I no longer think in terms of what I can't do but what I can do. 37. I have fitness goals. 36. I've lost over 13% of my original body weight 35. I don't hide from mirrors 34. I enjoy working out 33. I know what I'm eating and why (for the most part) 32. I am no longer stuck in a rut 31. I can walk 5 miles very easily 30. I can run short distances 29. I have stayed consistent in my goals and focus 28. Driving, stretching, reaching, etc. is easier 27. I have more flexibility 26. My �numbers� are healthier 25. I�m drinking a gallon of water every day 24. I have reachable goals 23. I am hopeful of my future 22. I have inspired others 21. I�m making better connections with people 20. I�m trying new things 19. I find reasons to stay motivated 18. My �self talk� is more positive 17. I don�t berate myself 16. I can carry laundry down two flights of stairs and back up without a break to catch my breath. 15. I am more positive 14. I feel less embarrassed 13. I�m happier 12. I have more confidence 11. I�m sleeping better 10. I�m eating healthier 9. I have cut all soda out of my diet 8. I can stand on my tip toes � haven�t been able to do this for years because of an ankle injury 7. I can take deeper breaths 6. I have more stamina 5. I am stronger 4. My clothes no longer fit :-) 3. I have more energy 2. Fewer aches and pains, except for exercise soreness :-) 1. I just feel better